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03-22-2018, 01:13 PM
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#261
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: The West
Posts: 1,210
Year: 1998
Coachwork: MCI
Chassis: 102 EL3
Engine: DD 60
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Lookin good Steve! I sure wish I had a helper AND that much headroom to work with! 
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03-22-2018, 01:27 PM
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#262
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Owasso, OK
Posts: 2,627
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Saf-T-Liner MVP ER
Engine: Cummins 6CTA8.3 Mechanical MD3060
Rated Cap: 46 Coach Seats, 40 foot
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Originally Posted by JDOnTheGo
Lookin good Steve! I sure wish I had a helper AND that much headroom to work with! |
Yeah, about the "helper". She crapped out on me when there were heavy plywood panels to shift 
Took me two days to do that on my own.
Trying to decide what to do next.
I have calculated that I will have 74 1/2" headroom in the center when the ceiling is in.
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03-22-2018, 02:56 PM
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#263
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Cleburne, Texasa
Posts: 121
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas MVP
Engine: Cat 3126B
Rated Cap: 20800
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Twigg
Trying to decide what to do next.
I have calculated that I will have 74 1/2" headroom in the center when the ceiling is in.
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That is pretty decent headroom while still being well insulated. One of our daughters is interested in a skoolie but her husband is over 6' and a little apprehensive about enough headroom. My plans are similar to yours so hopefully he will be able to lay those fears to rest. Very good progress so far, keep it up.
Desmond
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03-22-2018, 05:21 PM
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#264
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Owasso, OK
Posts: 2,627
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Saf-T-Liner MVP ER
Engine: Cummins 6CTA8.3 Mechanical MD3060
Rated Cap: 46 Coach Seats, 40 foot
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Originally Posted by Dizzyman
That is pretty decent headroom while still being well insulated. One of our daughters is interested in a skoolie but her husband is over 6' and a little apprehensive about enough headroom. My plans are similar to yours so hopefully he will be able to lay those fears to rest. Very good progress so far, keep it up.
Desmond
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I would have raised the roof had I bought one with a standard ceiling.
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03-22-2018, 06:43 PM
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#265
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Cleburne, Texasa
Posts: 121
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas MVP
Engine: Cat 3126B
Rated Cap: 20800
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Twigg
Thank God for right-angle die grinders, and for having one
Now the coolant pipes to the front heater can go under the bus instead of through it:
Attachment 19921
Any self-respecting bus this age would be rusty, and the metal would be easier to cut !!! |
What did you use to make the cuts, angle grinder?
Desmond
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03-22-2018, 06:48 PM
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#266
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Cleburne, Texasa
Posts: 121
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas MVP
Engine: Cat 3126B
Rated Cap: 20800
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Duh, read the whole thing Desmond!
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03-22-2018, 06:57 PM
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#267
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Owasso, OK
Posts: 2,627
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Saf-T-Liner MVP ER
Engine: Cummins 6CTA8.3 Mechanical MD3060
Rated Cap: 46 Coach Seats, 40 foot
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dizzyman
Duh, read the whole thing Desmond!
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lol ...
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04-15-2018, 03:06 AM
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#268
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Marion NY
Posts: 103
Year: 2003
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: HDX
Engine: 3126 7.2
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04-15-2018, 12:01 PM
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#269
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Owasso, OK
Posts: 2,627
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Saf-T-Liner MVP ER
Engine: Cummins 6CTA8.3 Mechanical MD3060
Rated Cap: 46 Coach Seats, 40 foot
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SilentReprieve
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Last few weeks have been a little slow, but next order of business is:
Delete 10 windows, 5 on each side (need steel)
Delete upper lights using spare steel
Tidy inside and spray-foam walls and ceiling.
I need to go get some sheet steel. Part of the delay was caused by needing to rebuild my trailer. It now has a fancy new bed and led lights, but that took a while and the weather hasn't been too friendly.
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04-16-2018, 09:24 PM
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#270
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Damascus, OR
Posts: 681
Year: 2004
Chassis: International
Engine: T444e w/ 2000 Allison Trans
Rated Cap: 35
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like the floating floor. what is the final floor covering going to be?
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04-16-2018, 09:39 PM
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#271
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Owasso, OK
Posts: 2,627
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Saf-T-Liner MVP ER
Engine: Cummins 6CTA8.3 Mechanical MD3060
Rated Cap: 46 Coach Seats, 40 foot
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rovobay
like the floating floor. what is the final floor covering going to be?
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Can't decide.
I like the vinyl planking, but it's not cheap. I have access to plenty of reclaimed lumber, and I have a Delta 15" Planer ... so maybe a full wood floor.
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04-17-2018, 11:16 AM
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#272
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Essex, MD
Posts: 3,738
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: Blue Bird TC RE 3904, Flat Nose, 40', 277" wh base
Engine: 8.3L Cummins ISC 260hp, MT643, 4.44 rear
Rated Cap: 84 pax or 1 RV; 33,000lbs
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Twigg
Can't decide.
I like the vinyl planking, but it's not cheap. I have access to plenty of reclaimed lumber, and I have a Delta 15" Planer ... so maybe a full wood floor.
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Nice, I have a borrowed 12".
And since you (kinda) mentioned it, pallet planks actually clean up fairly nice. Just FYI for other projects you may have on hand. It's hard to beat free tho breaking them down is a pain in the butt.
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04-17-2018, 04:45 PM
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#273
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Owasso, OK
Posts: 2,627
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Saf-T-Liner MVP ER
Engine: Cummins 6CTA8.3 Mechanical MD3060
Rated Cap: 46 Coach Seats, 40 foot
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brewerbob
Nice, I have a borrowed 12".
And since you (kinda) mentioned it, pallet planks actually clean up fairly nice. Just FYI for other projects you may have on hand. It's hard to beat free tho breaking them down is a pain in the butt.
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I have a very nice Delta Unisaw too, with a 54" Biesmeyer fence.
I bought the saw and the planer from a cabinet firm that went broke. Think I paid around $750 for both. That was a good day
Anyway, it does mean I can rip and plane wood easily, and fast.
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04-18-2018, 09:01 AM
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#274
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Essex, MD
Posts: 3,738
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: Blue Bird TC RE 3904, Flat Nose, 40', 277" wh base
Engine: 8.3L Cummins ISC 260hp, MT643, 4.44 rear
Rated Cap: 84 pax or 1 RV; 33,000lbs
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Twigg
I have a very nice Delta Unisaw too, with a 54" Biesmeyer fence.
I bought the saw and the planer from a cabinet firm that went broke. Think I paid around $750 for both. That was a good day
Anyway, it does mean I can rip and plane wood easily, and fast. |
I have 2 problems... my uncle had a full woodshop and he said he literally gave away his equipment to his lawn guy because no one wanted to buy it. Second, I don't have room for a 54" even if you gave me one. Tho I would certainly make room somewhere!!
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04-18-2018, 10:53 AM
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#275
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Owasso, OK
Posts: 2,627
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Saf-T-Liner MVP ER
Engine: Cummins 6CTA8.3 Mechanical MD3060
Rated Cap: 46 Coach Seats, 40 foot
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brewerbob
Second, I don't have room for a 54" even if you gave me one. Tho I would certainly make room somewhere!!
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They fit very nicely into most living-rooms ... alongside the motorcycle
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04-18-2018, 11:17 AM
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#276
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Essex, MD
Posts: 3,738
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: Blue Bird TC RE 3904, Flat Nose, 40', 277" wh base
Engine: 8.3L Cummins ISC 260hp, MT643, 4.44 rear
Rated Cap: 84 pax or 1 RV; 33,000lbs
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Twigg
They fit very nicely into most living-rooms ... alongside the motorcycle |
True but running a 50 foot 220v/30 amp extension cord is a pain in the butt.
The motorcycle is rusting away in the driveway. It belongs to the ex.
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04-23-2018, 10:19 AM
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#277
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Owasso, OK
Posts: 2,627
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Saf-T-Liner MVP ER
Engine: Cummins 6CTA8.3 Mechanical MD3060
Rated Cap: 46 Coach Seats, 40 foot
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Went and fetched the sheet steel this morning.
Not happy that the 8 x 4 sheets are not flat, but I think I can work around it. The 10 x 4 is perfect.
8x4 2 @ $50
10x4 1 @ $60
$200 total with tax ... less than I thought. It's 18-gauge.
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04-23-2018, 10:25 AM
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#278
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Twigg
Went and fetched the sheet steel this morning.
Not happy that the 8 x 4 sheets are not flat, but I think I can work around it. The 10 x 4 is perfect.
8x4 2 @ $50
10x4 1 @ $60
$200 total with tax ... less than I thought. It's 18-gauge.
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Sounds like a pretty good deal at today's prices! 
How "not flat" are the 4x8's? If not bent too sharply they should be fine.
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04-23-2018, 10:39 AM
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#279
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Owasso, OK
Posts: 2,627
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Saf-T-Liner MVP ER
Engine: Cummins 6CTA8.3 Mechanical MD3060
Rated Cap: 46 Coach Seats, 40 foot
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
Sounds like a pretty good deal at today's prices!
How "not flat" are the 4x8's? If not bent too sharply they should be fine. |
They are kinda "wavy" where they have been sitting on supports for too long.
They should be fine, I need to cut them anyway.
The supplier had "old stock". When I called I was quoted $75 and $85 but when I got there he charged $50 and $60.
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04-23-2018, 10:44 AM
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#280
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Twigg
They are kinda "wavy" where they have been sitting on supports for too long.
They should be fine, I need to cut them anyway.
The supplier had "old stock". When I called I was quoted $75 and $85 but when I got there he charged $50 and $60.
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Oh, that's pretty standard. No worries, they'll be just fine.
Imagine how much worse the thinner stuff bows!
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